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Columbus' Letter of 1494.

Hopkins, Minnesota: The Heinz Kornfuehrer Company, 1955. Hardcover. 6.75" x 5.25". 50pp. Beige cloth, gilt lettering. Fine. This book includes a preface by the translator / publisher, the Latin text of Columbus' letter, and an English language version based on a 1497 German translation. With three illustrations after woodcuts from one of the early editions, as well as nice map endpapers. Item #2738